Solicitor/Legal Executive

TribePost Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal practice seeks a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, providing expert legal advice while ensuring high-quality client service. The firm values communication and client care, creating a supportive environment for both staff and clients. With a focus on professional development and training, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their legal career in a friendly, professional setting. If you're passionate about law and client service, this role is for you!

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto enrolled pension contributions

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in relevant law areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Will and Probate and LPA matters.
• Ensure cases are progressed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Client Care

Legal Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

Tools

Legal Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lichfield Reynolds are recruiting for a Solicitor/Legal Executive. Apply today!

Solicitor/Legal Executive

Location: Longton Stoke on Trent ST3 1TU
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (subject to increase with longevity of service). Auto enrolled pension contributions.

About us:

Lichfield Reynolds was established in 1984 by Robin Lichfield and Geoffrey Reynolds. Our first office was in Commerce Street, Longton, where we are still located.

We are a medium sized ‘high Street’ practice with two offices in Hanley and Longton. We offer a friendly, sympathetic, and professional service, where client care is paramount, and ensure we approach every case with care and compassion throughout.

We believe communication is key and tailor our service to meet our clients’ individual needs. We offer face-to-face appointments, telephone, or email communication.

Job Role:

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, providing expert legal advice, and delivering high-quality client service. The role will be primarily office-based due to the nature of the work.

Main Responsibilities:

• To deal effectively with a caseload of Will and Probate and LPA matters.
• To ensure that cases are properly progressed in terms of correctness of legal advice, accuracy, and speed.
• To ensure that good professional relations are maintained with clients and others.
• To ensure that cases are dealt with to a conclusion.
• To comply with the office management manual procedures.
• To meet fee earning targets.
• To supervise and guide support staff.
• To meet requirements with regard to training hours and to undertake any specific training or refresher courses as may be required.
• To attend in-house meetings as necessary in connection with departmental business, administration.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and clients.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience (PQE) in a relevant area of law (e.g., conveyancing, family, litigation, etc.).
• Sound knowledge of the legal system and procedures, including applicable legislation, case law, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SRA Codes of Conduct).
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities, capable of managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in using legal case management systems and common IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• A proactive and professional approach to compliance, risk management, and confidentiality.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on ‘APPLY’ today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.